Home Runs for Heroes Grants

OceanFirst Foundation is proud to team up with the Lakewood BlueClaws, a minor league team of the Philadelphia Phillies organization and Townsquare Media – 92.7 WOBM and Beach Radio 1160 & 1310 – to honor and provide support to the brave men and women who protect our country.

The Home Runs for Heroes Program provides financial support to charities that have distinct programs that meet the emergency and basic needs of local members of the United States Armed Forces and Veterans. For each home run hit at FirstEnergy Park during the season by the Lakewood BlueClaws, OceanFirst Foundation will provide a $1,000 donation to a designated charity.

In the eleven years of the program, $376,000 in grants have been awarded. If your organization serves members of the United States Armed Forces and is interested in applying to participate in the 2020 Home Runs for Heroes Program, please click here. For instructions on completing the application, click here.

Please Plan Ahead

The deadline to apply for a 2020 Homes Runs for Heroes Grant is February 15, 2020.

Information for Grantseekers

If you or your organization is seeking a grant, you’ll want to determine if your project fits within our four core priority areas: Health and Wellness, Housing, Improving Quality of Life, and Youth Development and Education. Give us a call to chat about your ideas and we’ll guide you in the right direction. Learn More

Since 1996, OceanFirst Foundation has built a solid reputation as a good neighbor providing grants that help families, organizations, schools and communities in central and southern New Jersey.